... the four decades before the Stonewall uprising being gay in New York City took a little ingenuity especially when you wanted to be yourself in a public place. During the 20′s and 30′s the place to be seen was the countless cafeterias throughout the city. The cafeterias being the fast-food outlets before Mc Donald’s and Burger King’s of today. A very popular chain in New York City was Childs, which first opened in 1889 by Samuel S. and William Childs. The chain grew to a large number of restaurants and was known for its architectural designs, outstanding service and cleanliness. The most [...]
Before DADT Leonard Matlovich May 26, 1975
... Matlovich launches first attack on military gay ban 18 years before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Breaking the rules and paving the way for others to follow in the military. 35 years later DADT is one step closer to becoming history in 2011 for gays and lesbians. Here’s an old video of the CBS evening news May 26, 1975 with Walter Cronkite. Gay Pioneer Leonard Matlovich First TV Interview – May 26, 1975, Courtesy of ...
Spotlight: Queers on the Verge Will Norman
... Norman is the publisher of the website Queers on the Verge which started in August 2009. Queers On The Verge is dedicated to showcasing gay/gay-friendly musicians, writers, filmmakers, bloggers, and new media producers. He is also the host of da Vinci’s Waking dream, a podcast that started September 2010 which is designed to help writers, musicians, and other creative people take their careers to the next level. A little bit more about Queers On The Verge: They are a user driven gay film, video, new media, and music video entertainment company. http://queersotv.com/ is dedicated to showcasing gay talent, Queers [...]
History of AIDSWalk Philadelphia 1987
... 1987 at the height of the AIDS epidemic volunteers from Philadelphia Pennsylvania’s gay & lesbian community center at Penguin Place, decided to arrange a walk-a-thon to support area AIDS agencies and to build a public awareness about AIDS & HIV. The Delaware Valley’s first AIDS Walk raised $33,000. Since then, tens of thousands of fundraising walkers have turned out each year to take part in the Region’s largest annual HIV & AIDS public awareness and fundraising event. Here we have an “AIDSWALK from all walks of life Philadelphia ...
I Was Counted! 1993
... original “Keep Your Promise Bill!” button and still has the sticker “I Was Counted!” from the March on Washington on the other side, dated April 25th, 1993 (The year we met 17 years ago). Sticker says “I Was COUNTED! April 25, 1993 – March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and BI (missing Transgender, which also need equal rights & liberation) equal rights and liberation. Button was contributed to backinthegays.com by my friend/lover/partner/extended family member Rob, Thank you baby. Contributed to backinthegays.com by Robert, Thank you. Rob’s 1993 “I Was Counted!” sticker from March In Washington, contributed to ...
Classic 1975 Gay Bar Sounds
... are two songs from 1975 that were being played at Bars, Clubs and Discos during the height of the Gay sexual revolution. Do you remember which bars, clubs and discos these were played in? Ahhh Back in the Gays… Silver Convention-Fly Robin Fly-1975, Courtesy of centrumradiomechelen. Thank you Gloria Gaynor – Never can say goodbye, Courtesy of tuporaqui7. Thank ...
Old 1960′s Gay & Lesbian Jail Slang
... who takes the man’s part exclusively. A Mama: Someone who takes the woman’s part exclusively. A Pimp: She does not work and is supported by the earnings of other female prostitutes. She is a jockey or top sergeant. She dresses like a man and all though she is white, she often prefers to live with a colored girl. To Lower Your Belt: A female homosexual who will go with anyone who asks her as opposed to the ones who try to ‘go steady’ even in prison. 1960s Gay Jail Slang: A Fag: A suggestible person who will try anything [...]